Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1812 Overture
A triumphant finale where cannon fire and bells ring out together
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · 1812 Overture (finale)
You've probably heard it here
MoviesV for Vendetta(2005)
The finale plays as V blows up the Old Bailey
OtherBoston Pops Fourth of July concert(1974)
After Fiedler chose it, it became a staple of America's July 4 fireworks
▶ Listen to the famous part · Berliner Philharmoniker - Topic (UMG/DG, Abbado)
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Next piece: "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from The Nutcracker